Why Indiana?

Welcome to the #1 Lowest Cost of Doing Business

– CNBC’s Top States for Business, 2015

Known as the crossroads of America, Indiana is no fly-over state—offering a thriving, centrally located and business-oriented environment. With unmatched connectivity to major markets, upcoming talent, and family-friendly cities, businesses realize the return on their investments in the Hoosier State.

Top Industries:

Data Centers

Food & Beverage Processing

Chemical Manufacturing

Fabricated Metal Products

Plastics

Primary Metals

Rubber Products

Vehicle & Transportation Equipment

Take Advantage of Unlimited Opportunities

From resources, to infrastructure, to tax climate — Indiana works hard to create and grow a business-friendly environment, making conditions ripe for success.

Talent & Workforce

70+ colleges and universities—and attractive living conditions.

1st in manufacturing productivity in the midwest

2nd nationally in share of total pharmaceutical workers

Most affordable major housing market in the nation

Corporate income tax lowered to 6%

Indiana’s Purdue Research Park is top-ranked in the nation

Property tax caps of 1% on residential, 2% on commercial and 3% on industrial & agriculture

Infrastructure & Logistics

Within a days drive of 60% of the US population. And the world is in your backyard, by air or water.

National leader in pass-through interstates

Home to the world’s 2nd largest FedEx air hub

Ranked 3rd in total freight railroads

40% of Canadian population is within 1 day’s truck drive

3 international airports

Business-Friendly Climate

AAA credit rating, competitive tax structures, and incentives.

I&M Economic Development Rider discount for new or expanding customers. Read more

Current tax rate of 6.00% – projected to be cut to 4.9% by 2022

AAA credit rating from all three major credit rating agencies

Single-Sales factor for apportioning corporate income tax

Business property taxes capped at 3% of assessed value

Sales-tax exemption on electricity

Need More Specific Data?

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